It’s also rather wild at times. If the day were humid, my hair were freshly air dried and I could somehow rustle up a great deal of black leather I could slip into a 1980s tribute band without being noticed. This big-hair-don’t-care thing all started in late 2021. I was momming a household that included… Continue reading My hair is long
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Marmalade: Sunshine in a Jar
Orange marmalade doesn’t care if the sky is gray. For at least a couple of hours, it will turn your kitchen into a steamy, citrus-scented slice of the tropics. Read more about my latest test kitchen experiments here.
Driving me crazy
Driving 400 miles in a car one has had a mere six days with two tech-savvier-than-thou teen daughters was, well, an experience. As my husband has a near obsession with buying cars that might outlive us both, we hadn't bought a vehicle in forever. In so long that any business interaction involving their years of… Continue reading Driving me crazy
Sweet Potato Pie 101
I learned the hard way -- more than once -- that it's best to connect with an expert when trying a recipe that's clearly outside of one's wheelhouse. Sweet potato pie is a perfect example. I'd never heard of it until I was in my 30s and -- while my enthusiasm level was high --… Continue reading Sweet Potato Pie 101
Fresh for the pickin’
If you love fall fruits -- and, who doesn't? -- here are some fun recipes to try.
Nora Edinger -- JOY Journal 